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Tigers second at West 3-A mat regional

Feb 20, 2012 - By Bruce Tippets Sports Editor

LANDER -- Lander Valley High School senior heavyweight Jordan Hanson returned to the Tiger lineup after a two-week absence with an injured foot and won the Class 3-A West wrestling title Saturday on the home mat at Bob Carey Memorial Fieldhouse.

Hanson was joined by Ty Alexander (113 pounds) and Brodie Schneider (220) as regional title winners in the two-day tournament.

Hanson was cleared by doctors to wrestle in the postseason on Thursday. Hanson hurt his foot on Feb. 1.

"It was extremely tough being out and missing the Ron Thon (Memorial tournament)," said Hanson, who is signed to wrestle next fall at University of Wyoming. "I figured that I was pretty much done."

The trio helped the Tigers finish second in the eight-team field, racking up 215 points. Powell won the title at 255 points.